Estimator

Bonnell; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonnell in Bradford, PA seeks an Estimator who determines repair costs and timelines for vehicle damages, negotiates insurance payments, and communicates costs to customers.

You will inspect damaged areas, prepare repair estimates, create work orders, and maintain records, working in a fast-paced collision repair environment.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of processes and materials used in automotive repair with 1–3 years in collision repair.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove/replace damaged components.
• Ability to follow safety precautions in performing the work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and occasionally over 70 lbs.
• Good agility and coordination for movements under challenging conditions.
• Dexterity with arms, hands and fingers.
• Strong negotiation skills and commitment to customer service.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Examine all damaged parts requiring repair, replacement, or repainting.
• Assess vehicle damage through inspections.
• Estimate costs of labor and parts for repairs.
• Prepare insurance forms showing repair costs.
• Communicate repair costs and insurance details to customers.
• Draft work orders and enter them into CollisionRight’s system.
• Keep records of all repairs in company files.

Skills

Collision repair experience

Vehicle structure knowledge

Safety precautions

Attention to detail

Lifting ability

Physical agility

Dexterity

Negotiation skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

The Estimator is primarily responsible for determining the approximate cost associated with the vehicle’s damages and determining the timeline by which the repairs can be made. The Estimator is also in charge of negotiating insurance payment and communicating costs to customer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines all parts of vehicle that appear to be damaged that require repair, replacement, or repainting
• Assess vehicle damage though inspections
• Estimates the cost of labor and car part to repair damage on the vehicle
• Prepare insurance forms to show repair cost estimate
• Communicates to customer in a professional manner the damage of vehicle and answers any questions that the customer may have about vehicle, costs, and insurance
• Draft work order with required repair and enter it into CollisionRight’s system
• Keep a record of all repairs in company file

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in the collision repair arena
• Possess extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove and replace damaged components, such as doors, windscreens and fenders
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position
• Possess a strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds
• Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions
• Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, finger and feel
• Strong negotiation skills along with a commitment to servicing the customer
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production oriented environment.

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.